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Alcohol use disorder and obesity may cause metabolic alterations that raise the risk of relapse, study suggests
Disrupted metabolic function in people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) may be amplified in the context of obesity, contributing to... Read more -
Almost half of adults worldwide eat out at least once a week—exacerbating the obesity epidemic
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026, Istanbul, Turkey, 12–15 May) suggests that no matter where... Read more -
Pooled analysis reveals semaglutide shows good efficacy in older adults aged over 65 years
A new analysis of the STEP trials carried out by semaglutide manufacturer Novo Nordisk has analyzed various trials to show... Read more -
Could the 'Ozempic Era' shift blame for obesity from individuals to the food industry?
An essay presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Istanbul, Turkey (12–15 May) suggests that a new age of... Read more -
Body mass index: It's not all that it's hyped up to be
Body mass index (BMI) is a simple mathematical formula widely used to quickly gauge someone's health. BMI = weight (kg)... Read more -
Study shows that a 1% reduction in annual working hours is associated with a 0.16% decrease in obesity rates
A new study presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026) in Istanbul, Turkey (12–15 May) shows that a... Read more -
Cutting calories by 10% to 15% may boost healthy aging without extreme diets
Search the web, and you'll find any number of biohacking techniques for promoting healthy lifespan, from taking cold baths to... Read more -
8,500 steps a day can help dieters keep weight off, research suggests
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026) in Istanbul, Turkey (12–15 May) and published in the... Read more -
Study shows benefits in obesity-linked conditions of losing more weight with GLP-1 treatment
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026, Istanbul, Turkey, 12–15 May) shows that, following treatment for... Read more -
Why weight gain fears matter in recovery: 10-week program helps women build healthier habits
A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior examined the impact of the Healthy Steps to Freedom... Read more -
A new Medicare option for weight loss drugs: What older Americans should know
Starting in July, Medicare beneficiaries may be able to get a GLP-1 prescription for weight loss for $50 a month.... Read more -
Gut microbiota play a role in metabolic health after bariatric surgery, finds study
Changes in gut microbiota after bariatric surgery are strongly linked to altered metabolic health and sustained improvement in type 2... Read more -
Abdominal obesity may lead to more severe menopause symptoms
Weight gain during menopause is common, with abdominal obesity being especially common and unhealthy. A new study based on data... Read more -
The critical role of exercise in the GLP-1 era
As GLP-1 receptor agonists reshape obesity treatment, a new medical perspective published in JAMA, underscores a persistent gap in care:... Read more -
Gut hormone FGF15 changes how mice respond to weight loss
Nearly 40% of the population in the United States develop obesity, which is linked to the development of several diseases,... Read more
